I shall be so proud if I can help you to secure better health." "Rest and happiness will no doubt do much for me," I answered, "still I warn you, cara mia, that in accepting me as your husband you take a broken-down man, one whose whims are legion and whose chronic state of invalidism may in time prove to be a burden on your young life.

Are you sure your decision is a wise one ?" "Quite sure!" she replied firmly.

"Do I not LOVE you! And you will not always be ailing--you look so strong." "I am strong to a certain extent," I said, unconsciously straightening myself as I stood.

"I have plenty of muscle as far as that goes, but my nervous system is completely disorganized.

I--why, what is the matter?
Are you ill ?" For she had turned deathly pale, and her eyes look startled and terrified.